Why was there no response from Andrews Air Force Base, just 10 miles away on 9/11?

Should we stay on base or off". That depends. Are you AUTHORIZED to stay in the Air Force "hotel" (billeting - visiting airman's quarters, visiting officer's quarters)?

Billeting is for (1) people on orders first (always); (2) Active duty service members on a leave status or just wanting to check in for a break, (3) active guard and reserve (and by active, I mean in good standing, not on orders), (4) dependents, (5) retirees. 4 & 5 may be flip flopped, but that is the general pecking order. Do you fall in those categories?

You would not be your son's dependent. So unless you are a retiree (then it is space-a and you can get bumped), or your son is picking up the room and reserving it under his name (with no intention of staying in the room, but checking you in and giving you the key...not 'illegal' but frowned upon at most places) - you may not be even able to stay there. Check it out with your son, but for the potential hassle, find a place off base - unless your son has a 'base house' and then you can stay with him up to 30 days, provided he register's you.

Keep in mind to drive your car on any military base, you must be registered (sponsored if you have no military affiliation), you must have proof of registration (and it must be current, if you are past due, you will not get a permit to drive on base), and proof of current insurance. No insurance - no driving on base - no exceptions.

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I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.